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American Red Cross blood and platelet donors can now help save lives in less time by using the new Red Cross RapidPass online health history system.
RapidPass streamlines the donation experience by allowing donors to complete pre-donation reading and health history questions online...

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Riceville Community Center in memory of Kimberly Grimm who lost her courageous battle with Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, a rare autoimmune disease, in 2006. This special blood drive has been bringing Kimberly’s hometown...

The American Red Cross and St. Joseph Catholic Church are hosting a blood drive June 18 in memory of Jasper O’Keefe who passed away unexpectedly in the summer of 2012.
Jasper was a graduate of Stevens Point Area Senior High and in honor of his memory, the Third Annual Jasper O’Keefe...

Take a walk on the wild side with the American Red Cross and donate blood at the Milwaukee County Zoo on June 17.
All presenting donors will receive free same-day zoo admission and parking, a general weekday admission ticket to Summerfest and a sub from The Picnic Basket Restaurant. Free...

The American Red Cross and Prairie View Elementary School are hosting a blood drive June 9 in honor of 2-year-old Camden Rahmer, who is being treated for a rare, genetic bone marrow disorder.
At just 18 months old, Camden Rahmer was diagnosed with Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA). Currently, at 2...

Excitement is already building for football season in Green Bay and it’s important to remember that Packers fans are still needed during this summer off-season to bleed green and gold for hospital patients in need.

The American Red Cross urges donors to choose their day to give hope to patients in need by donating blood or platelets during the “100 days of summer. 100 days of hope.” campaign, officially sponsored by Suburban Propane.